Contraindications to oral contraceptive pill

Question 1

Absolute contraindications to OCP use

Answer 1

1) Migraine with aura
2) >35yrs old, smoking >20 cigarettes per day
3) breastfeeding < 6 wks postpartum
4) current breast cancer
5) history of stroke
6) history of DVT or thrombogenic mutation
6) major surgery with prolonged immobilisation
7) uncontrolled HT
8) antiphospholipid antibodies